Charlotte and I spent the day working a Girl Scout cookie booth at our local Walmart. We were there for four hours, interacting with a steady stream of customers. While our sales weren’t through the roof—we sold 48 boxes during that time—we did manage to receive $30.00 in donations from people who wanted to support her troop. It’s worth noting that cookie sales, in general, are down across the nation.
In fact, recent reports show that snack sales in America have dropped by 4.3% as of February 23, 2025. The main reason? Financial pressures. People are sticking to the essentials while navigating an uncertain economy. Health concerns also play a role in the decline of snack purchases.
Still, I love doing these booths with Charlotte because (1) she’s just so adorable that people can’t help but smile and wish her good luck, even if they’re not buying cookies, and (2) we always end up learning something new about the people we meet. Today, we even talked about gathering those little snippets of conversation and turning them into a story someday.
While at Walmart, we took note of what people were buying. The most popular items? Bottled water, toilet paper, and paper towels—bulky, visible products that aren’t concealed in plastic bags. There was one man in his late 20s, though, who had a giant flat-screen TV, bigger than our bathrooms at home! It’s clear he’s confident about his financial situation and the economy in general.
Given the slower sales, cookie sales have been extended for an extra week in our area. Charlotte is just 150 boxes shy of reaching her 1,000-box goal, so we’re hopeful that her continued hard work and the extra time will help her hit that mark. A huge thank you to everyone who has supported her along the way!
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